Patents by Inventor Larry C. Masters

Larry C. Masters has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4626616
    Abstract: Unauthorized tapping onto ground level cable TV junction connector boxes or the like is prevented by an anti-tapping device which is removably anchored into the ground so that it resists tilting; has a housing enclosing the junction box, and the removal and anti-tilt means; and has a locking means which rotatably mounts the housing so that it readily rotates, thus frustrating attempts to gain access to the junction connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Inventor: Larry C. Masters
  • Patent number: 4591657
    Abstract: A housing for securing equipment such as TV cable connection equipment in a substantial tamper-proof manner. The housing includes a bottom member having a base with sides extending upwardly therefrom. A cover corresponding in size with the bottom extends over the bottom with side walls extending downwardly from a top thereof. An open top recessed housing is carried by the top of said cover and extends downwardly into the housing. A lock is carried within the open top recessed housing for being secured on top of a locking rod in order to secure the cover onto the bottom member. The lower end of the locking rod is welded to the base of the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1986
    Inventor: Larry C. Masters